Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean, Barret Oliver

The series D.A.R.Y.L. explores the life of a young boy named Daryl who demonstrates profound talent in all areas of his life. From solving advanced mathematics to dominating difficult video games on h...( read more  read more... )is first try, Daryl continues to awe everyone in his town including his foster parents. Consequently, the government has a hidden interest in Daryl that threatens his very existence.

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PG, 100 min.

Directed by: Simon Wincer

Release Date: June 14, 1985

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DVD Release Date: October 19, 2004

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  • March 22, 2009
    Daryl is a boy genius who lives with his foster parents. The government soon come after him.
  • September 6, 2008
    An ok family 80's action/drama film.
  • July 6, 2008
    Mostly memorable for the scene where the Daryl flies the SR-71 Blackbird, what a moment to see a kid in the '80s. I used to get parts of D.A.R.Y.L. confused with Flight of the Navigator - a similar storyline where a kid becomes "wanted" by the government.
  • August 16, 2007
    Awesome film.
  • July 12, 2007
    And this is one of the most tender -- Barret Oliver is SUPERB and the storyline will melt your heart -- You'll also end up laughing yourself silly at some of the subtle jokes -- Watch it several times to get the full effect --
  • November 17, 2009
    Muy buena movie. Me gusto cuando cuando la vi en el cine. Mi sueño dorado... volar un blackbird SR71... jaja
  • November 15, 2009
    Really touching film.
  • September 19, 2009
    This is a cute movie I loved it growing up!
  • June 4, 2009
    A really good movie one of the better movies of the 80's.
  • April 12, 2009
    This was an enjoyable family film from the 80's. It certainly had some colourful language for a PG film haha. Barret Oliver (from The Neverending Story) was really good in the film, he was a strong child actor and I think he really made this film work.

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  • In the movie D.A.R.Y.L. what was Daryl's best friends nick name?  Answer »
  • In the movie D.A.R.Y.L. What does Daryl steal at the end of movie?  Answer »
  • In the movie D.A.R.Y.L. when Turtle finds out what Daryl is - Daryl says "Hello" to Turtle and then asks a question.. What is the question he asks?  Answer »
  • This government experiment was found wandering with amnesia and given to a foster family, where he learned to be a real boy (until the government showed up, that is).  Answer »

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